Dona Rice: 295 books

Navigation instruments have changed over time. Lodestones, sunstones, and sextants helped early navigators find their way. Modern technology makes navigation more precise than it has ever been. But the roots of navigation still remain. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this...

Pumpkins for Halloween, fireworks for the 4th of July, and cake for a birthday. These are things that we use to celebrate holidays and special events. Perfect for 1st grade students, this book teaches these 7 high-frequency words from Fry's First 100 words list: she, said, time, there, a, is, and...

Featuring basic concepts, this nonfiction book teaches beginning readers different modes of travel--from bikes and cars to sleds and buses--while incorporating informational text with colorful and engaging images that will delight early readers!

Scientists see things much differently than the average person. They observe and research, create hypotheses, make predictions, and much more when conducting experiments. They follow something called the scientific method to make their hypothesis valid, and this can take a long time. Dive into a scientist's...

Robbery, gunfights, murder--outlaws ran rampant all across the Wild West! Readers will be introduced to some of the most famous robbers and outlaws of the Wild West in this enthralling nonfiction title. With vivid images, informational text, and incredible facts and stories about such well-known figures...

The Laura Ingalls Wilder: Pioneer Woman primary source reader builds literacy skills while offering engaging content across social studies subject areas. Primary source documents provide an intimate glimpse into what life was like during the 1800s. This nonfiction reader can be purposefully differentiated...

Introduce early readers to children from all over the globe! Featuring bright photos, colorful maps, and simple informational text, readers are familiarized with other geography, countries, and cultures.

The American flag represents a symbol of freedom in the American culture. The flag should never touch the ground and should be handled respectfully. This wordless e-book shows the construction of the flag to its use. Early learners will be encouraged to learn about the importance of the American flag...

Learn how to keep Earth clean of trash in this informative science reader! Students will learn that trash can be very harmful, causing pollution that harms the water, land, air, birds, fish, and people. Readers will be encouraged not to pollute and to keep the planet clean! The vibrant images and...

Imagine your world is torn apart by war. You can't go to school. You are not in control of your future. That is the world Malala Yousafzai faced as a young girl. But she took a stand. She went to school and spoke out against the violent regime taking over her community. They tried to kill her for...

Look, these are not ordinary rain clouds! Is this supercell becoming a tornado? Play a part in the dramatic scene in Kansas as Nina and Sam must find a way to stay safe from the destructive swirling winds and cope with life in Tornado Alley. Understanding scientific concepts can help us prepare for...

As a young boy, Theodore Roosevelt, known as Teedie, was very sick. He had very bad asthma and the doctors didn't know how to treat it. Everyone expected Teedie to die young, but with hard work and determination, he overcame his sickness and became the President of the United States. This inspiring...

Learn more about the accomplishments of former US President and Georgia State Governor and Senator, Jimmy Carter, in this high-interest reader that connects to Georgia state studies. Jimmy Carter: For the People promotes social studies content literacy with this appropriately-leveled text and keeps...

Beginning readers are introduced to primary colors with this colorful nonfiction book featuring basic concepts. This title features vivid pictures of familiar objects in bright colors including red, yellow, blue, and green to encourage readers to recognize colors in the world around them.